James Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Has anyone noticed any shortage of radio jobs? In Australia its only community radio stations and volounteering positions! But im not looking for a job, but still the industry is very popular these days! :Z: Studiio - All-In-One Radio Communication Platform SMS | Phone Calls | Social Media | Content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 No different anywhere James. Mainstream radio has for many years and still is "Dead Mans Shoes" even if you are lucky enough to get a foot in the door of a big commercial then it's the graveyard slot until you prove your metal, even then there is no saying that you will ever end up on the flagship i.e. Breakfast as different jocks, due to style, will always be put where the station believes they will attract the biggest listenership. By way of example, take the late John Peel, on BBC Radio 1 for years he was always in the late night spot because that is where the BBC worked out where his type of show pulled the most listeners. Regards, Keith D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdservices Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Wouldn't surprise me. A few personalities here in the Washington, D.C. area have been fired when they had very high ratings and people loved them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxovoices Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I don't think it's a shortage of jobs, it's more of a shortage of talent. These days the industry is filled with one-hit wonders looking for their 15 minutes of fame. I think the public is getting tired of the flavor of the week style radio show.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEMiX Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 What annoys me the most is when you find a radio station with a show hosted by those "talent show winners" and the likes. They have no experience in broadcasting, but all because they were on tv singing some songs, some radio bosses think "oh, a radio show with him/her would be a great idea". Well it's not! Certainly not in the case of a couple of folks I can think of who I heard on a commercial station. For those in the UK....remember Michelle McManus or whatever her name was? Uh huh, she was given her own Friday night show on a commercial station in Glasgow and believe me, it was awful!!! You either have what it takes to be a presenter or not. Folks like those "wannabe" celebs from silly tv shows just should not be allowd on-air full stop! After all, a good Friday night slot could be better off with someone who actually sounds good and knows exactly what they are doing. I don't think for one moment they are in the studio alone either! No way, they will have folks pressin all the right buttons and doing cue's and the likes all for 'em. Again, just proving that they do NOT belong on the radio.... They may have won some talent singin show but they can't learn to be a presenter just like that! That said, other shows who have a host and invite them in for a chat, or to play their fave songs are all fine. just don't let the wannabe's show their talentless side on-air!!! It's just not what radio is for in my view.....leave it to the pro's and who have radio and presenting in their blood. Rant mode now off - phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1nufan Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 kwdservices- I know it's been awhile since you posted. But do you happen to listen to the SPORTS JUNKIES on 106.7 the Fan in D.C.? BEST sports talk radio around. I get a kick out of those guys. I'm so glued in to them that if I can't hear their stream on the Web (since I live in Nebraska), that I listen to EVERY single podcast. That's how hooked I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekramershow Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Wouldn't surprise me. A few personalities here in the Washington, D.C. area have been fired when they had very high ratings and people loved them. That's the way it is. In this modern day of radio, stations have far fewer dollars to be paying long term contracts for high profile talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptsparkle Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Clear Channel = Ryan Sechrest = $60,000,000.00/ 3 years. The King of Mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny c Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Boy I would love to have a touch of that money. RAG-FM 107.7 Raglan New Zealand & ragfm.com ........"Top Music Top of the Dial" Click HERE to listen to the RAG-FM radio stream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'd like 1% of that please "I'm Retired" Donations PayPal.Me/artistview . I only do dry reads, if you want FX's you'll have to add them, I might add them. If you use my voice please link to my art site AbstractArtist.xyz, Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekramershow Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Clear Channel = Ryan Sechrest = $60,000,000.00/ 3 years. The King of Mainstream I loath Seacrest on one hand and on the other, good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny c Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Lol I have a radio job, just dosnt pay RAG-FM 107.7 Raglan New Zealand & ragfm.com ........"Top Music Top of the Dial" Click HERE to listen to the RAG-FM radio stream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Edge Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Here in NZ (Johnny you can probably back me up on this) the increasing trend is towards networking a show. Rather than having a local announcer talking about local stuff, it's all about getting one guy in Auckland to present a show for the entire country - hardly local or relevant - and the downside of this is that it also takes away local announcing jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny c Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Thats the way it is, at least I put in hours for the local community 5 days a week. More live hours than any of the other stations around here. RAG-FM 107.7 Raglan New Zealand & ragfm.com ........"Top Music Top of the Dial" Click HERE to listen to the RAG-FM radio stream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Edge Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Do you get 1ZH in Raglan? Or any Hamilton stations? Or...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny c Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 You can get some of the Hamilton stations out here, it depends on where you are in Raglan and what sort of radio you have. We have lots of hills and dips out here and they block the stations a fair bit. RAG-FM 107.7 Raglan New Zealand & ragfm.com ........"Top Music Top of the Dial" Click HERE to listen to the RAG-FM radio stream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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